The prestigious MTN FUFA Awards return bigger and better. The annual awards, hosted by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), honour outstanding performers across the Ugandan football landscape—recognising talent, dedication, and contribution to the beautiful game.
The awards are under the theme ‘Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars’ and will be held on 30th May 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
List of Nominees
Male Player of the Year Nominees
- Denis Omedi – Kitara FC
- Ssekiganda Ronald – SC Villa
- Kakande Jonah Patrick – SC Villa
- Jude Ssemugabi – Kiatara FC
- Allan Okello – Vipers SC
Female Player of the Year Nominees
- Agnes Nabukenya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
- Daisy Nakaziro – Kampala Queens FC
- Kabusobozi Resty – Lady Doves FC
- Nalugya Shamirah – Kampala Queens FC
- Nandede Zainah – Kampala Queens FC
Male Coach of the Year Nominees
- Mbalangu Hussein – NEC FC
- Ssenyondo Brian – U17 Head Coach
- Dusan Stojanovic – SC Villa
Women Football Coach of the Year Nominees
- Frank Anyau – Amus College Head Coach
- Issa Hassan – She Corporate LFC
- Ayub Khalifah Kiyinji – Kawempe Muslim LFC Head Coach
Upcoming Talent Award Nominees
- Okello Richard – BUL FC
- Jara Brian – KCCA FC
- Bogere James – Masaka Sunshine
Beach Soccer Player of the Year
- Kasibante Edward – Buganda Royal BSC
- Lule Paul – Kampala City BSC
- Nkuubi Brian – St. Lawrence University BSC
Futsal Player of the Year
- Ilyas Omar Omran – Kisenyi Futsal Club
- Joshua Aziku – Park Futsal Club
- Tumwesigye Farouk – Mengo Futsal Club
Fan of the Year
- Uncle Money Group
- Kamodo Group
- Team Dressers
- Byaruhanga
- Bilangilangi Group
Fans’ Ugandan Foreign-Based Player of the Year Nominees
- Bevis Mugabi – Anorthosis Famagusta (Cyprus)
- Elio Capradossi – SC Cittadella (Italy)
- Mukwala Steven – Simba SC (Tanzania)
- Rogers Mato -FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
- Khalid Aucho – Yanga SC (Tanzania)
Best Squad of a Particular Year
- U17 NT – 2024: CECAFA U-17 Champions 2024
- U20 NT – 2021: AFCON U-20 Finalists against Ghana
- Uganda Cranes 2016: Qualified for AFCON after 39 Years
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Public voting shall begin on Saturday 24th May 2025.
All public voting shall be conducted via MTN USSD codes that shall be shared that very Saturday.
